Quarra Stone Completes Monumental Stone Art Installation at JPMorgan Chase HQ

Quarra Stone Company has completed the monumental stone art installation 'A Parallel Nature' at JPMorgan Chase's new global headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. Designed by Foster + Partners, the building is home to the installation, which was commissioned by JPMorgan Chase.

The project, led by artist Maya Lin, comprises 239 unique granite elements that range from 7 to 28 inches in thickness and weigh up to 12,000 pounds each. Each stone was quarried in Vermont, CNC-machined, and hand-finished to achieve the organic textures central to the artwork.

The installation is supported by a custom-engineered stainless-steel ladder-frame system, designed to accommodate the project's complex geometry and structural demands. Quarra Stone provided full design-assist services for the installation, including advanced digital modeling, material sourcing, engineering, fabrication coordination, and installation support.